Based on: the Two-Tails Cat, Nekomata (Yes. It's based on a Japanese Myth. And No. I'm not talking about the one in Naruto)Name: ESP (extra-sensory perception)

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Meowth:

Based on: The Maneki-Neko, a cat statue that brings in good luckName: Meow

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Anorith:

Based on: The Anomalocaris, an extinct sea-dwelling animal.Name: Ano(mocaris) + the suffix "lith"

More to come.

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Please put what it is and where the name came from. Although it might be obvious it'll still be a cool guide to know where Poke'mon are based on.

Kurushel wrote:

My first inclination upon seeing this thread was to make a "your mom" joke involving a snorlax.

And then your inclination is wrong.

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Shellder

Based on: clamsName: Shell + (possibly) Shelter

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Cloyster

Based on: oystersName: Clam + Cloister + Oyster

Dictionary wrote:

clois

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Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:36 pm

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Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:46 pm

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Salamence, Based on a dragon. Name means salamander+menace =salamence.Magikarp,Based on a carp. Name is a combination of magic and karp (play on carp) which makesmagikarp. Carp: Magikarp:

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Now. This is the purpose of this thread. To show where certain Poke'mon you thought were based on.

Now for what Magikarp is really based on:

Based on: a Chinese legend in which a carp would leap over a Dragon Gate and become a dragon, as a metaphor for becoming stronger by overcoming hardships.Name: Magic (Magik) + Carp

The Carp that leaped:

The Dragon it turned into:

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Salamence:

Based on: The EUROPEAN dragon.

(Sorry. But don't be confused with the European dragon and the Chinese dragon. Saying dragon is general, therefore inaccurate.)

PS The Chinese Dragon looks like the one above at Magikarp's.

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Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:28 pm

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About the Magikarp, I knew that but blanked. Thanks for the correction. And about the Salamence, I wasn't positive on exactly which type it was. I just knew that it wasn't a Chinese dragon, a Wyvern, or a sea serpent (some people consider sea serpents to be a type of dragon).To un-spam: Starter Time! (will do a seperate post for pictures)Charmander: Salamander+char, meaning to burn. based on a salamanderCharmeleon: char+Chameleon based on a lizardCharizard: Char+Lizard Based on a dragonTorchic: torch, meaning to fry, burn, etc.+chick <-based onCombusken: Combust meaning to explode due to heat, I think+Chicken/Hen <-based onBlaziken: Blaze+Chicken/Hen <-based onCindaquill: Cinder, meaning a small piece of leftover flame, like a spark, I think=quill, like that on a porcupine, like it's based onQuillava: Quill and lava. based on a porcupine I know more, to lazy to do it now. Also, I think I did this one right. XD

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OOOH! I didn't know Cyndaquill, Quilava, and Typhlosian are porcupines! I learned something

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Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:36 pm

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put what it is and where the name came from. Although it might be obvious it'll still be a cool guide to know where Poke'mon are based on.

Kurushel wrote:

My first inclination upon seeing this thread was to make a "your mom" joke involving a snorlax.

And then your inclination is wrong.

Wrong of me? Perhaps. You shouldn't take it personally though :D

Chimecho

Name: Chime + echo

Physical Appearance: Derived from the Japanese wind chime or "furin." Furin, usually very small in size, are composed of a bell, a knocker, and a "tail" attached made of paper or cloth. They are thought to bring good luck, and are often painted with various animal/insect/plant motifs. A Japanese Wind Chime Festival is held every year around July 20th at the Kawasaki Daishi Temple and lasts for four days.

Chimchar: Chimp(based on it)+charMonferno: Monkey (based on it)+Inferno, meaning a large fireInfernape: Infero/Infernal+ape <-based on it and infernal means hated. I dunno, it's possible. Maybe an Empoleon named it...Squirtle: squirt, which means both small and a small burst of water,+turtle. Based on a turtle.Wartortle: War+Tortise/turtle. Based on a tortise or a turtle.Blastoise: Blast+Tortise. Based on a tortiseCroconaw: Crocodile+Gnaw, which means to chew on. Based on a crocodile.Feraligatr: Fear(?)+Aligator. Based on an aligator. Also, a quirk: remove the vowels from it's name. You get FRLGTR. FR LG TR. Fire Red, Leaf Green, Team Rocket.Treeko: Tree+Gecko. Based on a gecko.Turtwig: Turtle+twig. Based on a twig.Torterra: Tortise+Terra, meaniong ground. Based on a tortise.More starters! That's all of the starters that I'm completely sure of.Edit: Hey, I was made an Ace Trainer a few posts ago! I wonder which one made me an ace...?

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OOOH! I didn't know Cyndaquill, Quilava, and Typhlosian are porcupines! I learned something

Really?!...

I consider a Leviathan to be a Dragon but not a Sea Serpent...

I was intrigued by the creatures that Mudkip, Lumineon, Meowth & especially Magikarp was based on...

I thought they were tasmanian devils.

/vXv\ wrote:

I knew that one from watching anime also is this onCastform -ForeCAST+TransFORMBased Teru teru bozu a japanese doll used to summon rain or get rid of it (change the wheather)

THAT LOOKS SO ADORABLE!

/vXv\ wrote:

Heres a pic for QuilavaCrested Porcupine- Notice the arrangement of spines on head and back

Now that I know it's a porcupine, it does look like a porcupine.

/vXv\ wrote:

Octillery OCTopus+arTilleryBased on Octopus and artillery cannon

Lol its funny when you look at the mouth of the artillery.

Kurushel wrote:

Chimecho

Name: Chime + echo

Physical Appearance: Derived from the Japanese wind chime or "furin." Furin, usually very small in size, are composed of a bell, a knocker, and a "tail" attached made of paper or cloth. They are thought to bring good luck, and are often painted with various animal/insect/plant motifs. A Japanese Wind Chime Festival is held every year around July 20th at the Kawasaki Daishi Temple and lasts for four days.

Never knew that either. I didn't know Chimecho's name came from echo.

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Chingling

Based on: Chingling is based on a jingle bell. The red and white rope is based on a rope found on bells used at Shinto shrines.Name: Jingling/Youngling("Jingling" is an onomatopoeia for a ringing bell.)

Jingle bell:

Rope:

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Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:17 pm

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Based on: foxes. However, in Japan there are certain legends concerning foxes, or kitsune, as they are known there. One such legend which relates to Vulpix the most is how many-tailed foxes can breathe fire, create illusions, and have extremely long lifespans. After living a long time, these creatures take on spirit forms, which may be the reason why this Pok

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Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:57 pm

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Oh & I have established that Tales in used in place of Tails simply as a play on words as it is in it's western name & it is common to do so over here but maybe it is more then that, never know & it's time to do more kitsune & kyuubi research as I have no clue what infinite vision is...

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So, you don't consider Gyarados to be a type of dragon? Technically, it is a sea serpent and by extension dragon.Also, /vXv\, you beat me to Noctowl! Darn!Combee: Combee= comb, as in honeycomb, which bees make,+bee. Based on a honycomb combined with three bees.honeycomb with two bees:combee:Hoothoot: Hoot+hoot, the sound that owls make. More likely than not, based on a pygmy owl. Pygmy owl:Hoothoot:

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Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:26 pm

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So, you don't consider Gyarados to be a type of dragon? Technically, it is a sea serpent and by extension dragon.

*sign* I consider Gyarados a Dragon only now that I know what Magikarp is based on & nothing more, I just don't see the dragon in Gyarados(aside from it learning Dragon Type attacks which don't really cut it with me), it's an opinion, I do see Gyarados as a either badly done leviathan appearance wise or a giant sea snake of some sort though I will say that much...

So it is based on a character in the same story Magikarp is based on a character from & by that extension is a dragon...

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Oh & I have established that Tales in used in place of Tails simply as a play on words as it is in it's western name & it is common to do so over here but maybe it is more then that, never know & it's time to do more kitsune & kyuubi research as I have no clue what infinite vision is...

Your welcome! That was one of the points of this thread anyways

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Bulbasaur:

Based on: a form of Dicynodont, mammal-like reptiles from the Permian period, though it also has features from toads and frogs as well as other reptiles. Its also has visible ears, which are not seen in reptiles but are in mammals. Its bulb resembles that of a lily or onion.Name: Bulb + Saur.

A dicynodont:

A lily bulb:

A onion:

A toad and a frog:

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Ivysaur:

Based on: (see Bulbasaur); only the bulb has turned in a rafflesia.Name: Ivy + Saur

The Rafflesia:

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Venusaur:

Based on: a toad, given that its unevolved forms resemble frogs, but Venusaur displays warts instead of a smooth skin. The plant on its back vaguely resembles the giant flower Rafflesia. It also resembles the mammal-like reptile from the Triassic Period, Kannemeyeria in shape and size.Name: Venus Flytrap/Vine + Saur

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Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:32 pm

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@Lawrence: What is your definition of 'dragon' and I'll see if I can fit a sea serpent in to that role.To un-spam:Swellow: swell, meaning a swell of air that is easily ridden on (I think that's how to say it)+swallow, a type of bird. Based on a swallow.Swallow:Swellow:

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